User's Guide
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... quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...53 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...54 Preserving the print cartridges...55 Cleaning the scanner glass...55 Ordering print cartridges...55 Ordering paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...
... quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...53 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...54 Preserving the print cartridges...55 Cleaning the scanner glass...55 Ordering print cartridges...55 Ordering paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...
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Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be ...
Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be ...
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Learning about the printer 13 1 2 3 5 4 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 5 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
Learning about the printer 13 1 2 3 5 4 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 5 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
User's Guide
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... the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel...
... the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel...
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.... Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are printing. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or...
.... Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are printing. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or...
User's Guide
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... from your photos. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
... from your photos. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
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...one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as information about the printer status ...How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information...
...one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as information about the printer status ...How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information...
User's Guide
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...: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new...
...: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new...
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2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51
2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51
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... For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print ...to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on page 56. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 50. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other supplies" on the scanner glass in...
... For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print ...to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on page 56. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 50. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other supplies" on the scanner glass in...
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... 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the ... right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. If you aligned the cartridges to two more times. Maintaining the printer 53 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print...
... 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the ... right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. If you aligned the cartridges to two more times. Maintaining the printer 53 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print...
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Maintaining the printer 54 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print...
Maintaining the printer 54 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print...
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... glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2580 models Item Color cartridge Part number 2 Black cartridge 3 Maintaining the printer 55 Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average...
... glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2580 models Item Color cartridge Part number 2 Black cartridge 3 Maintaining the printer 55 Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average...
User's Guide
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... perform together for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Item Photo cartridge Part number 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality...
... perform together for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Item Photo cartridge Part number 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality...
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... print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the computer screen. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused...
... print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the computer screen. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused...
User's Guide
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... want to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. d Select your operating system. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer model. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new ... to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the...
... want to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. d Select your operating system. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer model. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new ... to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the...
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..." on page 63 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect...
..." on page 63 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect...
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... from photos, magazines, or newspapers" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
... from photos, magazines, or newspapers" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
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.... Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. Check ...the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 67 Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Printer receives a ...
.... Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. Check ...the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 67 Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Printer receives a ...
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... may have been a problem with the quality of the original document is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn...
... may have been a problem with the quality of the original document is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn...